
Classic Boat: Black Watch 33
With a Ray Hunt hull and Ted Hood overseeing construction, this semi-custom powerboat floated the dreams of many anglers. Illustration by Jim Ewing

With a Ray Hunt hull and Ted Hood overseeing construction, this semi-custom powerboat floated the dreams of many anglers. Illustration by Jim Ewing

When it debuted in 1997, the Formula was an instant hit on the high-performance circuit.


A Prohibition-era designer built this beautiful boat in 1959.

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